One of the things I love about running is that quite often it is a wonderful way for me to get some alone time. There’s a saying, “running is cheaper than therapy”, and boy oh boy, sometimes running is exactly what the doctor ordered for me to clear my mind and to recharge my battery.
But … [Read more...]

On the first of May I will have gone eight months without drinking Coke (or any other soda), and for a girl who had been drinking at least 32 ounces a day, that's pretty impressive, if I do say so myself. How did I do it? Let me tell you...
I grew up drinking soda, like most Americans, and didn't … [Read more...]

If I hear another commercial on the radio telling the men (and children by default) in our lives that what mothers really want for Mother’s Day is a 24-karat dipped rose or a gigantic teddy bear or footie pajamas I will YANK the radio out of my dashboard and throw it out on the highway. All those … [Read more...]

The other day, a coworker of mine spotted me heating up my lunch, and she commented, “I’m just so inspired that you bring your lunch to work every day. That’s so much better than eating out.”
I was a bit flattered by the compliment, to be sure, but I was more surprised than anything. Bringing my … [Read more...]

In 1970, the first Earth Day was celebrated as a way to create dialog and a greater consciousness to environmental issues. 46 years later, the Earth Day movement is still going strong with events planned in almost 200 countries. One of the most historic of those will be the signing today of the … [Read more...]

Last month I ran my first 10K in a very long time. I trained for the race, the same as I had trained for the many other races I’ve trained for. I ran 3 times a week and I increased my long runs gradually. The week before the race I ran 6 miles and felt incredible.
Race day did everything to … [Read more...]

First and foremost, I need to make something clear with this post: these are general guidelines. Above everything else, listen to your doctor. Never start a health regime during pregnancy without consulting your doctor. Be open and honest with your doctor while you are exercising while pregnant. … [Read more...]

This past Friday, I opened the dryer and found out that an ink pen had been washed and dried (and consequently exploded) in the load of laundry. The load of laundry that had my 12-year-old son's BRAND NEW WHITE karate uniform! Oh, how mad he was! I managed to keep my cool instead of completely … [Read more...]

At the end of March, I read a post on Facebook that was shared by a local race. The gist was an offer of a pair of running shoes, but how they were so much more than that. Running is a gift because it can be anything you want it to be. Hopefully you can still see the post here. It got me … [Read more...]

We're well into April and very close to May which means my very busy schedule gets even busier with end-of-year programs, recitals and performances. Throw in end-of year-parties, the normal slew of birthday parties, Mother's Day and the fact I still have to work, exercise and run a household, it's … [Read more...]